Justice James A. Hunter has been named the new Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, effective from September 1. Hunter will serve a seven-year term, succeeding outgoing Chief …
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Judge Perry F. Borden has been appointed as the new chief judge of the Nova Scotia provincial and family courts, marking a significant step in his legal career that has …
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The Law Society of Ontario has announced the recipient of its prestigious 2023 Human Rights Award: Prakash Diar, a courageous advocate for human rights whose legal career has been marked …
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Sohil Heydari joins Singleton Reynolds as associate, has expertise in work-from-home privacy issues
Singleton Reynolds has announced the addition of seven associates to its team. Among the new recruits is Sohil Heydari, who joins the firm with a background in Employment, Construction and …
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Thomson Reuters Corporation has finalized its acquisition of Casetext, Inc., a provider of AI-powered technology for legal professionals, in a $650 million cash transaction, a deal reported on earlier by …
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Norie Campbell has been named chief legal officer at Thomson Reuters and will join its senior executive team. Campbell shared the news on LinkedIn, stating that her first day on …
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UPEI acknowledges past failures, releases women from sexual harassment NDAs in wake of investigative report from Rubin Thomlinson
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has publicly acknowledged its past failures to uphold values of harassment prevention and equality, following a report by law firm Rubin Thomlinson. Shannon …
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Supreme Court of Canada reviewing appeal involving lack of interpreter services in Quebec courts
A pivotal case highlighting the discrepancies in court interpreter services in Quebec has reached the Supreme Court of Canada, according to the Independent Canadian Commission on Civil and Human RIghts. …
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Tahir Khorasanee has joined Steinbergs LLP as a senior associate. He made the announcement on LinkedIn on Aug. 8. “I’m starting a new position as Senior Associate, Labour and Employment …
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Loopstra Nixon LLP has expanded its presence with the inauguration of a new office in Ottawa’s central business district. This strategic move by the firm aligns with increased demand for …